Michael Vick

Chronology of Coverage

Oct. 30, 2014

New York Jets announce that Michael Vick will take over as starting quarterback, replacing Geno Smith. MORE

Oct. 6, 2014

San Diego Chargers rout New York Jets, 31-0; coach Rex Ryan benches starting quarterback Geno Smith for second half, putting in backup Michael Vick; blames himself for team's performance rather than the players. MORE

Oct. 2, 2014

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column observes that New York Jets fans chanting for a quarterback switch was a new experience for both Geno Smith, the starter, and for Michael Vick, star turned outcast turned backup; holds fans attend games to be entertained, and part of that experience is booing starting quarterback when he falters miserably. MORE

Aug. 28, 2014

NFL Roundup; Michael Vick, backup quarterback for New York Jets, is starting against his old team, Philadelphia Eagles, in final preseason game; other football news noted. MORE

Aug. 8, 2014

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column notes that New York Jets got offensive production they hoped for in team's preseason opener; backup quarterback Michael Vick led Jets to a touchdown on his lone series with first-team offense, but Geno Smith looks to be secure as starting quarterback. MORE

Jul. 26, 2014

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column says New York Jets major story line of 2014 will be young Geno Smith's performance at quarterback and his relationship with the team's newest addition, veteran quarterback Michael Vick; notes Vick, who was on top of the world at Smith's age, becoming the first black quarterback to be drafted first overall, could be Smith's backup quarterback this season. MORE

Mar. 28, 2014

Mark Sanchez, the former starting quarterback for the New York Jets, will compete to be the backup to Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, a position filled last season by Michael Vick, now of the Jets. MORE

Mar. 26, 2014

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says that Geno Smith and newly-signed Michael Vick will compete for top quarterback slot, but that Smith will have the upper hand. MORE

Mar. 23, 2014

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column asserts that it is altogether possible for quarterback Michael Vick to mentor Geno Smith, to tutor him, while every day still approaching his job as if he will start for New York Jets. MORE

Mar. 22, 2014

New York Jets release quarterback Mark Sanchez, opening up slot for Michael Vick, who signs one-year, $5 million contract with team; move raises question of what team intends to do with quarterback Geno Smith, who will be entering his second season. MORE

Mar. 20, 2014

NFL Roundup; New York Jets, in search for quarterback to push Geno Smith, will meet with Michael Vick, a free agent, to see if he could be a fit; other football news noted. MORE

Jan. 6, 2014

Juliet Macur Sports Of The Times column holds that as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick signals his desire to find a new team, franchises interested in signing him would do well to remember the horrors of his dogfighting ring. MORE

Feb. 12, 2013

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles sign quarterback Michael Vick to a restructured contract, ending speculation about his future; other football developments noted. MORE

Nov. 17, 2012

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will miss upcoming game against Washington Redskins due to effects of a concussion, allowing rookie Nick Foles his first NFL start; other football news noted. MORE

Nov. 13, 2012

NFL Fast Forward; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith are three starters who sustained concussions in Week 10 action; injuries could have unforeseen consequences for their respective teams, and underscore importance of their backups as season progresses. MORE

Nov. 1, 2012

Oct. 29, 2012

Judy Battista On Pro Football column says benching quarterback Michael Vick is among the options the longtime Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid has as he tries to change course of the team's season after loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 30-17. MORE

Sep. 10, 2012

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick overcomes four interceptions to beat the Cleveland Browns, 17-16, in season opener; other results noted. MORE

Aug. 21, 2012

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is injured in first quarter of the Eagles 27-17 preseason victory over New England Patriots; other football news noted. MORE

Sep. 29, 2011

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick pronounces his bruised right hand fit enough for him to play in upcoming game against San Francisco 49ers; other football news noted. MORE

Sep. 27, 2011

NFL Roundup; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has bruised right hand rather than fracture as previously thought; other football news noted. MORE

Sep. 26, 2011

Judy Battista On Football column observes that Philadelphia Eagles are pressing quarterback Michael Vick to stay in the pocket rather than scramble in hopes of keeping him healthy, but strategy has thus far resulted in his concussion and broken hand. MORE

Sep. 20, 2011

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback situation is tenuous after Michael Vick sustains concussion in game against Atlanta Falcons. MORE

Jul. 2, 2011

Nike re-signs Philadelphia Eagles quarter Michael Vick to an endorsement deal, nearly four years after dropping him amid his legal troubles over his involvement in a dogfighting ring. MORE

May. 28, 2011

House that hosted NFL quarterback Mike Vick's infamous dog-fighting ring in Norfolk, Va, is bought by animal rights group Dogs Deserve Better, which plans to turn it into a rehabilitation center for chained and penned dogs. MORE

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